Taking family photos can be stressful! We all love the beautiful, seemingly effortless Christmas cards that come in the mail, but there is a...
One of the things I've found to be most special since becoming a mom is learning from all of the moms in phases ahead...
I’m not sure exactly what parenting philosophy I’d be described as following in my parenting journey. With a two-year-old son and a ten-month-old son,...
Ok, so here we are again, another one of those, “Hi, I’m Lauren and I am guilty of . . ."
But this time, it’s...
What kid (or adult) doesn’t love October? My mind instantly starts thinking of lush pumpkin patches, colorful leaves, and Halloween costumes! Halloween was always...
“Novice teen drivers are twice as likely as adult drivers to be in a fatal crash. Despite a 46-percent decline in driver fatalities of...
When people find out how many children we have, stares of confusion and lots of questions usually ensue. As foster parents, the number of...
Halloween weekend is upon us -- time to put the finishing touches on those costumes, grab your go-to candy bag, and head out into...
You and me, we've been inseparable (minus those 16 days in the NICU) until now. Every activity has been carefully selected and experienced together....
I remember the night that I met my husband face-to-face for the first time. Well, that's probably something that goes without saying, but I...














